Sound Performance Lab Area 5.1 Owner's Manual

5.1 surround microphone preamplifier & stereo downmix system

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5.1 Surround Microphone Preamplifier & Stereo Downmix System
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Summary of Contents for Sound Performance Lab Area 5.1

  • Page 1 Area 5.1 5.1 Surround Microphone Preamplifier & Stereo Downmix System Manual...
  • Page 2 Version 1.0 - 5/2000 The information in this document has been carefully verified and is assumed to be correct. However Sound Performance Lab (SPL) reserves the right to modify the product described at any time. Changes without notice. This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or full without the authorization of SPL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We are sure you have as much pleasure using it as we had making it. The complete Area 5.1 system contains the Area 5.1 unit and optionally the SPL mic array and a multicore cable. Though the Area 5.1 unit could be used with any microphone setup, the...
  • Page 4: Installation

    (-) screwdriver to set the voltage selector to the required voltage. NOW switch on the Area 5.1. Chassis ground and AC ground can be disconnected by the “Ground Lift” switch (GND LIFT) on the back panel, if hum problems occur. An AC power cord is included to feed the IEC-spec, 3-prong connector.
  • Page 5: Standard Recording

    The Standard Recording Setup is the basic configuration for recordings with the Area 5.1. Generally any digital or analog recording system can be connected to the analog 1/4" unba- lanced jack or balanced XLR outputs of the Area 5.1. If, for example, an eight-track DTRS is used, the first five tracks...
  • Page 6: Spl Mic Array

    • Suited for all microphone types (matched mics recommended) • First discrete 5.1 system for motion recordings To get the most out of the Area 5.1 system it is essential to use appropriate microphones. Most important for best results is to...
  • Page 7: Feature List

    (including tube microphones) can be operated with phantom power switched on. The following procedure is to be adhered to: Firstly connect the microphones to the Area 5.1, then switch on the phantom power – you can now commence work. When recor-...
  • Page 8: Stereo Downmix Stages

    DTS. Stereo downmix stages The Area 5.1 allows to record 5.1 and stereo signals in parallel. For each of the five channels a stereo downmix stage allows to control the particular level and panorama in the stereo image. Each channel is muted when the Mute switch is not pressed.
  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Max. Output Level XLR / Jack: ... +20 dBu Output Impedance: ... <75 Ohm Housing: ... Standard EIA 19"/3U ... 482 x 132 x 237 mm Weight: ... 7.3 kg Subject to change without notice. Area 5.1 Specifications A weighted: -97,1 dBu -91,1 dBu -71,0 dBu...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, country to country. 41372 Niederkruechten, Germany SPL electronics GmbH Area 5.1...
  • Page 11: Notes

    Notes Area 5.1...
  • Page 12 D-41372 Niederkrüchten, Germany Phone: +49 · 2163 · 98340, Fax: +49 · 2163 · 983420 Website: www.soundperformancelab.com Mail to: info@soundperformancelab.com „NEVER let it be said that SPL is a dull company.“ Dave Foister, Studio Sound Area 5.1 Preliminary Manual 5/2000...

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